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EP. 97: Mentoring the Youth with Kelcie Shack

Living Reconciled

Chapters
0:00
Welcome And Mission Snapshot
0:52
Sponsors And How To Support
2:07
Meet Kelsey Shack
2:31
Family Roots And Faith Through Suffering
9:42
What Red Door Jackson Does
11:57
Why Mentoring Matters In Jackson
16:21
Why You Can Be A Mentor
23:31
What Mentors Should Expect
27:42
Presence, Listening, And Being Seen
30:24
A Mentoring Story That Changed Everything
36:27
Representation And A Holistic Approach
40:20
How To Connect And Closing
Living Reconciled
EP. 97: Mentoring the Youth with Kelcie Shack
May 06, 2026
Mission Mississippi

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Healing often begins with something simple: a steady presence. In this episode, Kelcie Shack, executive director of Red Door Jackson, shares how consistent mentoring can change a child’s life.

From her own journey through suffering and faith to the everyday challenges facing many students in Mississippi, Kelsey offers a compassionate look at what kids truly need: not someone to fix them, but someone willing to show up, listen, and stay.

Through stories of trust, mentorship, and hope, this conversation highlights the power of faithful presence and the life-changing impact of investing in the next generation.

Special thanks to our sponsors: 

Nissan, St. Dominic's Hospital, Atmos Energy, Regions Foundation, Mississippi College, Anderson United Methodist Church, Grace Temple Church, Mississippi State University, Real Christian Foundation, Brown Missionary Baptist Church, Christian Life Church, Ms. Doris Powell, Mr. Robert Ward, and Ms. Ann Winters.

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